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Hamilton wins pole at British Grand Prix

Saturday, 29 June 2013, 15:38 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton clinched pole position on his final lap at the British Grand Prix on Saturday, ahead of teammate Nico Rosberg and three-time defending champion Sebastian...

F1 to introduce penalty system for drivers in 2014

Saturday, 29 June 2013, 11:30 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Along with new engines, the 2014 F1 season will have plenty of other changes including a penalty point system for drivers and expanded testing to be allowed, the World Motor Sports Council announced...

Rosberg fastest in British GP practice

Friday, 28 June 2013, 22:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg showed once again he has the car to challenge the top drivers, clocking the fastest lap in practice Friday at the rain-soaked British Grand Prix ahead of Red Bull drivers...

Vettel is the man to beat at British GP

Friday, 28 June 2013, 12:30 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

As they get ready for the British Grand Prix this weekend, a sense of urgency seems to be creeping into the paddocks of Ferrari, Lotus and Mercedes.   The talk on Thursday was dominated by...

Raikkonen looks to revive title campaign

Friday, 28 June 2013, 09:30 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Kimi Raikkonen has suddenly found his stock on the rise since Mark Webber announced he's leaving Formula One after this season.   But Raikkonen insisted on Thursday that his attention...

Vettel looking bolster F1 title hopes in Britain

Thursday, 27 June 2013, 16:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The controversy over Mercedes' in-season testing has been settled and Formula One's focus this weekend shifts to the British Grand Prix and Sebastian Vettel strong bid to win a fourth-straight...

Webber leaving F1 to race Porsche cars next year

Thursday, 27 June 2013, 15:30 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Mark Webber stunned Formula One when he said on Thursday he's leaving the series after this season to race Porsche sports cars.   Webber said at the British Grand Prix...

FIA gives wrist-slap to Mercedes, Pirelli

Friday, 21 June 2013, 16:39 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Mercedes and its drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg were cleared Friday to continue their charge for the Formula One championship after the team escaped with a reprimand for violating rules on...

Pirelli, Mercedes in dock over F1 tyre tests

Thursday, 20 June 2013, 09:59 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The hearing to determine whether Mercedes and Pirelli broke Formula One rules by holding in-season tyre tests has opened in Paris.    The International Automobile Federation (FIA) convened...

F1 points leader Vettel wins Canadian Grand Prix

Monday, 10 June 2013, 00:22 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Sebastian Vettel was so far ahead of the pack in the Canadian Grand Prix that only the walls and the curbs were in his way.   The three-time defending Formula One champion improved...

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